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Butterfield, MN
Full City Profile · Minnesota · Watonwan County County
3.1
/5.0
B
Good
486
Population
1,185/sq mi density
$57,292
Median Income
$25,037 per capita
$77,800
Home Value
$97,746 Zillow
$683
Median Rent
16.3% income on rent
45°F
Avg Temperature
260 sunny days/yr
B
Overall
3.1 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.0 / 5.0
$57,292 median income, 8.6% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$77,800 home value, $683/mo rent
C+
Safety
2.5 / 5.0
0 violent crimes/100K
D
Education
1.8 / 5.0
10.2% bachelor's degree or higher
Butterfield has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 45°F (7°C). Winters average 14°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July. The area gets 260 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 33.1 inches. The area receives 50.3 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 36.
Temperature
14°F Jan (-10°C)
72°F Jul (22°C)
| Annual Average | 45.4°F |
| 16% below US avg | |
| January Average | 14°F (-10°C) |
| July Average | 72°F (22°C) |
| Sunny Days | 260 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,188 ft (362 m) |
| Area | 0.4 sq mi (1.1 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,185/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 43.9587°N, 94.7941°W |
| Timezone | America/Chicago |
| County | Watonwan County County |
| Nearest Airport | Mankato Regional (MKT) 47 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 36.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Very Low |
| Risk Score | 23.9 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 41.7 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 56.9 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Low |
| Earthquake | Very Low |
| Wildfire | Very Low |
| Flood | Very Low |
| Hail | Relatively Low |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Moderate |
| Heat Wave | Relatively Low |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Moderate |
| Lightning | Very Low |
| Ice Storm | Relatively Low |
| Drought | Relatively Moderate |
| Cold Wave | Relatively Moderate |
| Landslide | Very Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 14°F (-10°C) | 0.6 in | Coldest, Driest |
| February | 19°F (-7°C) | 0.6 in | |
| March | 31°F (-0°C) | 1.7 in | |
| April | 46°F (8°C) | 2.8 in | |
| May | 59°F (15°C) | 3.2 in | |
| June | 69°F (21°C) | 4.0 in | Wettest |
| July | 72°F (22°C) | 3.9 in | Warmest |
| August | 69°F (21°C) | 3.4 in | |
| September | 61°F (16°C) | 3.0 in | |
| October | 49°F (9°C) | 2.1 in | |
| November | 32°F (-0°C) | 1.4 in | |
| December | 18°F (-8°C) | 0.8 in |
Butterfield has a seasonal temperature swing of 58°F / from 14°F in January to 72°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 27.6 inches, with June being the wettest month (4.0") and January the driest (0.6").